Laser-induced periodic surface structures (LIPSS) are a universal phenomenon and can be
generated on almost any material by irradiation with linearly polarized radiation. This …

Rapid transmission of infectious microorganisms such as viruses and bacteria through
person-to-person contact has contributed significantly to global health issues. The high …

Objective The aim of this systematic review was to present the current knowledge on the
influence of laser surface treatment on the adhesion of bacteria to titanium and its alloys …

As a single photon source, silicon vacancy (V Si) centers in wide bandgap semiconductor
silicon carbide (SiC) are expected to be used in quantum technology as spin qubits to …

Validation of the antimicrobial performance of contact-killing polymer surfaces through the
experimental determination of bacterial adhesion or viability, is essential for their targeted …

Electrolyte jet machining (EJM) and electrodeposition present unexploited opportunities for
the manufacturing of multiscale structured surfaces. The present work assesses the …

In this paper, a novel method is presented to enhance the antimicrobial properties of
polyvinyl chloride (PVC) via plasma-induced grafting of quaternary ammonium (QA). The …

This chapter summarizes various strategies of developing antibacterial surfaces based on
special composition and topography to obtain efficient and long-term antibacterial and/or …

Micro/nanostructured surfaces with regular patterns are drawing ever-increasing attention
and are widely used in a range of modern industries due to their tribological, optical, and …

Metals are among the most important engineering materials, playing irreplaceable roles in
modern society. Traditionally, metal research has focused on the effects of composition and …